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AWMA Gathers For Member Updates During Board Of Directors Meeting

The American Walnut Manufacturers Association (AWMA) held a Board of Directors meeting recently in conjunction with the 2024 National Hardwood Lumber Association’s Convention at the Marriott St. Louis Grand Hotel in St. Louis, MO. Among the scheduled speakers at the AWMA meeting were: Andy Johnson, of Hardwood Market Report, AWMA President Rob Kukowski and AWMA […]

2025 Hardwood Purchasing Plans – After 2024 Challenges, Lumber Buyers Hope For Growth In 2025

Editor’s note: Due to our production and print schedules, we gather Hardwood Purchasing Plans from the end of September till mid-October. This year while we were contacting potential contributors for these Purchasing Plans, multiple states were dealt devastating loss of life and property when Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida and traveled hundreds of miles […]

Architectural Millwork And Lean Manufacturing At Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork

“This company has been a vital part of our community for nearly a century, thanks to the dedication of all of the previous owners. Staying true to the values that have made Sears Trostel a trusted name, our focus will remain on delivering exceptional quality and service to our customers, as well as exploring new […]

Strategic CAP X Partnerships At Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc.

Eagle Machinery & Supply, Inc., located in Sugarcreek, OH, is a custom machinery manufacturer and robotics automation supplier. The company is a systems integrator specializing in wood processing systems, optimization solutions for scanning, ripping, crosscutting, sorting and stacking, planing and sanding, finger jointing, industrial bulk material handling systems and hydraulic fluid power systems. Eagle is also a distributing partner and systems integrator for the sales, training, installation, technical support, parts and service of MiCROTEC/WoodEye Log and Lumber Scanners, and OSI Machinerie Systems’ Planers, Sanders, Side and End Matcher Profilers.

Hurst Boiler & Welding Co. Inc. Family Owned Since 1967

Our Company History We’ve come a long way since our first shop and we are now housed in a manufacturing facility and campus that encompasses 48-plus acres, allowing us to manufacture a large variety of boilers to meet the diverse conditions and requirements of customers around the world. Established in 1967, Hurst Boiler has been […]

Autumn Leads HMA To Iowa For Regional Meeting/Tours

Members and guests of the Hardwood Manufacturers Association (HMA) gathered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, recently to enjoy the association’s annual Fall Regional Meeting. The event kicked off with the HMA Board of Directors convening, followed by two days of extensive lumber manufacturing facility tours. Edgewood, Iowa was the first destination, which is home to Kendrick […]

American Hardwood Use On Rise In High Point

The use of domestic hardwood species was more visible at the recent 2024 Fall High Point Market. The annual show attracted thousands of manufacturers, retail store buyers and designers from around the world. While attendance was down from the spring market, the volume of introductions was slightly higher. Topping the list this fall was White […]

NHLA Graduates 207th Class

The National Hardwood Wood Lumber Association (NHLA) was thrilled to recently announce the graduation of the 207th Class from the NHLA’s renowned Inspector Training School (ITS). The ceremony took place at NHLA headquarters in Memphis, TN, featuring inspiring speeches that celebrated the graduates’ achievements and the promising future of the hardwood industry. NHLA Chief Inspector […]

CHB Spotlights Success, Ongoing Programs

The 2024 fall meeting of the Canadian Hardwood Bureau (CHB) was held recently in St. Louis, MO, in conjunction with the National Hardwood Lumber Association’s (NHLA) Annual Convention. Mike Penner, Breeze Dried Inc./Townsend Lumber Inc., Tillsonburg, ON; Philippe LeBlanc, Lumber Resources Inc., Quebec City, QC; Laura Townsend-Penner, Breeze Dried Inc./Townsend Lumber Inc.; Simon Larocque, NHLA, […]

Industry Leaders Convene At RTA’s 106th Conference

Westin Lake Resort and Spa in Henderson, NV, was the site recently for the 106th Annual Railway Tie Association (RTA) Conference. This premier event unites professionals from across the wood tie and railroad industries: sawmillers, wood treaters, railroad engineers and procurement personnel, allied association representatives that support RTA’s efforts to promote the long-term sustainability of […]